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NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Maintenance Service Agreement for Base plus two Option Years for the CN Bio PhysioMimix Microphysiological System (MPS) Single-Organ platform

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00766. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable).

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Purchase Order on a non-competitive basis to CN Bio Innovations, 332 Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 0WN, UK for a Maintenance Service Agreement for a Base Year plus Two Option Years for the CN Bio PhysioMimix Microphysiological System (MPS) Single-Organ platform.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, March 2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210 Maintenance Agreements. This requirement is not set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement:

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) / Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) / Mechanistic Toxicology Branch needs a Maintenance Service Agreement for a Base Year plus Two Option Years for the CN Bio PhysioMimix Microphysiological System (MPS) Single-Organ platform from CN Bio Innovations, 332 Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 0WN, UK.

The system is a microphysiological culture platform designed to support long-term culture of human tissues under physiologically relevant conditions. The system combines controlled fluid flow, environmental monitoring, and specialized culture consumables to replicate key aspects of human organ function in vitro. The platform is used to study drug metabolism, toxicity, disease mechanisms, and environmental health effects in human-relevant tissue models.

Requirements:

The requested service will provide preventive maintenance, inspection, calibration, and repair support for the PhysioMimix® MPS Single-Organ System (PMX 000084) and associated hardware components. Service shall be performed by a CN Bio-trained field service technician or engineer to accurately diagnose and resolve system issues, ensuring maximum performance, reliability, and productivity.

This contract shall include no less than one (1) preventive maintenance inspection during the contract period. Service and maintenance agreement covers repairs, parts, and service of the instruments and shall consist of, but not limited to, inspection, examination of all functioning parts, thorough cleaning, proper lubrication, replacement, or repair of worn or un-serviceable parts, adjustment, and calibration made with the expressed intent of maintaining the instrument to the manufacturer's original specifications. When necessary, this may include complete dismantling, part replacement, reassembly, and thorough testing and adjusting. Service shall be performed by a CN-Bio- trained service technician or engineer. On-site, emergency repair service visits shall be provided during the term of this contract at no additional cost to the government. Emergency service calls shall not replace the necessity for scheduled PMs.

This agreement covers the CN-Bio Physio-Mimix PMX#000084 owned by the Government. The contractor shall verify the completion of tasks outlined in the Requirements above to the federal government and the onsite government employee point of contact.

(vi) Delivery Location:

NIH/NIEHS

Building 101, Room C227 111 TW Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

(vii) [Reserved, if needed]

(viii) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any additional instructions as required.

(x) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

The Government reserves the right to accept any offer (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Add additional evaluation criteria as required.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None.

(xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

(xiv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information.

Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers of a specified brand-name product must provide:

(a) Product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s);

(b) Product description;

(c) Documentation demonstrating that the offered item meets all required salient characteristics;

(d) Quantity;

(e) Estimated price or cost;

(f) Shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and

(g) Delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by July 27, 2026 and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00766. Responses may be submitted electronically to wagstaff@nih.gov.

(xv) Point of Contact:

Francisca Wagstaff at wagstaff@nih.gov